Michael A. Page, M.D.

Honors and Awards for Research Work, Teaching, Public Engagement and Service

University of Minnesota:

2016 – 2017
Jay Krachmer Award for Best Surgery Instructor, Dept of Ophthalmology & Visual Neuroscience

Phillips Eye Institute:

12/2014
HOPE Award for excellence in clinical care

9/2015
HOPE Award for excellence in clinical care

12/2015
HOPE Award for excellence in clinical care

3/2016
HOPE Award for excellence in clinical care

11/2016
HOPE Award for excellence in clinical care

University of Minnesota

2006
Dean’s Award for Excellence in Clinical Skills & the Art of Medicine

2002 – 2006
Dean’s Merit Scholarship (full tuition award)

2003
Student Biomedical Research Fellowship

Peer-Reviewed Publications:

2014
Kopani KR, Page MA, Holiman J, Davis-Boozer D, Iliakis B, Chamberlain W.  Femtosecond Laser Assisted Keratoplasty: Comparing Full and Partial-thickness Cut Wound Burst Pressure and Endothelial Cell Loss across a Variety of Wound Patterns.  British Journal of Ophthalmology.

2013
Page MA, Mathers WD.  “Acanthamoeba Keratitis: a 10 Year Experience in Presentation, Diagnosis, and Outcome.” Journal of Ophthamology. Volume 2013 (2013), Article ID 670242

2009
Page MA, Fraunfelder FW. “ Safety, efficacy, and patient acceptability of lidocaine hydrochloride ophthalmic gel as a topical ocular anesthetic for use in ophthalmic procedures. Clin Ophthalmol.  2009;3:601–9.

2007
Ayala-Lugo, R. M., Pawar, H., Reed, D. M., Lichter, P. R., Moroi, S. E., Page, MA, … Richards, J. E.  “Variation in optineurin (OPTN) allele frequencies between and within populations.” Mol Vis. 2007;13:151-63

Chapters in Books:

2013
Engle K, Page MA, Montezuma S, Cameron JD. “Surgical and Nonsurgical Trauma.”  Chapter 6, Duane’s Ophthalmology, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins

2013
Mathers, WD, Page MA.  “Confocal Microscopy.”  Chapter 13, Copeland and Afshari’s Principles and Practice of Cornea, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishing

2009
Fraunfelder FW, Page MA. “Pigmented Lesions of the Ocular Surface.” Book chapter, Curbside Consultation in Cornea, SLACK Inc, Thorofare, NJ

Presentations:

2018
Case Presentations, Midwest Cornea Association, Big Sky, MT

2017
“A new technique for scleral fixation of foldable intraocular lenses,” podium speaker, Harris Visiting Professor, University of Minnesota

2016
“Competitive and Financial Imperatives of Clinical Care,” podium speaker, Emerging Physician Leaders Program, University of Minnesota

2016
“Intracorneal Bevacizumab for High-Risk Cornea Transplants,” case presentations, Midwest Cornea Association, Big Sky, MT

2015
“Acanthamoeba keratitis,” podium speaker, Harris Visiting Professor, University of Minnesota

2015
“Intraocular Suturing Techniques for IOL Fixation and Iris Repair,” “Anti-VEGF in Anterior Segment Disease: Applications, Safety, and Efficacy,” Invited speaker, 70th Annual Oregon Ophthalmological Alumni Association Meeting, Portland, OR

2015
“Intraocular Suturing Techniques for IOL Fixation and Iris Repair,” podium speaker, Harris Visiting Professor, University of Minnesota

2014
“Anti-VEGF in Anterior Segment Disease: Applications, Safety, and Efficacy,” podium speaker, Harris Visiting Professor, University of Minnesota

2014
Case Presentations, Midwest Cornea Association, Big Sky, MT

2013
Case Presentations, Midwest Cornea Association, Key Largo, FL

2012
“Medical and Surgical Management of Inflammatory Corneal Melting,” podium speaker, Harris Visiting Professor, University of Minnesota

2012
Case Presentations, Midwest Cornea Association, Big Sky, MT

Poster Abstract Presentations:

2019
De la Presa, M, McCafferty, B, Page, MA.  “Refractory keratitis from Beauveria bassiana – successful treatment with intrastromal Amphotericin B and Micafungin.” ASCRS

2019
Satija C, Gupta A, Page, MA.  “Endothelial Keratoplasty for Presumed Bilateral Congenital Hereditarty Endothelial Dystrophy in a 3-Month-Old Infant.” ASCRS

2018
Gupta A, Page, MA.  “Intrastromal bevacizumab in the management of corneal neovascularization: a retrospective review.”  ASCRS

2011
Page MA, Mathers WD.  “Acanthamoeba Keratitis: a 10 Year Experience in Presentation, Diagnosis, and Outcome.” Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Ft Lauderdale FL, USA

Other Accomplishments:

2019
Twin Cities Top Doctors: Rising Star, Minneapolis St Paul Magazine

2018
Twin Cities Top Doctors: Rising Star, Minneapolis St Paul Magazine

2017
Twin Cities Top Doctors: Rising Star, Minneapolis St Paul Magazine

2014 – 2017
Emerging Physician Leaders Program, University of Minnesota

University of Minnesota Course/Lecture List:

Broad revision of microsurgical curriculum and wet lab activities – redesigned curriculum for 1st and 2nd year residents, designed lecture and lab activities in collaboration with two other junior faculty

Congenital abnormalities of the cornea, sclera, and globe

Corneal dystrophies, ectasia, and degenerations

Clinical approach to ocular surface disease

Infectious conjunctivitis and keratitis

Surgical management of severe ocular surface disease

Anterior segment inflammatory disease: immune uveitis

Anterior segment inflammatory disease: conjunctiva and eyelids

Anterior segment inflammatory disease: immune keratitis, scleritis, and graft rejection

Toxic and traumatic injuries of the anterior segment

Systemic disorders with anterior segment associations

Cornea transplantation: eye banking, surgical techniques, and postoperative care

Neoplastic disorders of the conjunctiva and cornea

Introduction to microsurgery

The approach to the ruptured globe patient

Introduction to cornea transplant surgical techniques

Curriculum Development:

Broad revision of microsurgical curriculum and wet lab activities – redesigned curriculum for 1st and 2nd year residents, designed lecture and lab activities in collaboration with two other junior faculty

Collaborative Efforts and Activities:

Introduction to cornea transplant surgical techniques

Ongoing collaboration with Medical Devices Center on novel techniques and materials for cornea transplantation, Fall 2016 – 2019

Faculty Development Activities Regarding Teaching:

2013
Coursework in teaching and providing student feedback, American Academy of Ophthalmology Joint Meeting, New Orleans, LA

Professional Student Activities:

2011 – present
Teaching and supervision of 3rd and 4th year medical students completing clinical rotations in the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Neurosciences

Residents & Fellows Supervised:

Ophthalmology Residency
2011 – present
Clinical & Surgical Supervision, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year ophthalmology residents rotating on the Cornea & Anterior Segment Service

Cornea Fellowship
2011 – present
Clinical & Surgical Supervision, Cornea Fellows rotating on the Cornea & Anterior Segment Service

Visiting Scholars Hosted:

2015
Elmer Tu, MD (ophthalmology, University of Illinois at Chicago)

2014
Edward Holland, MD (ophthalmology, Cincinnati Eye Institute)

2012
James Rosenbaum, MD (rheumatology, Oregon Health Sciences University)

Clinical Service Responsibilities:

Director, Cornea and Anterior Segment Surgery Service

5 half-day clinics per week

3.5 half-day operating room blocks per week

7,000-10,000 RVUs completed per year

Practice Focus:

Anterior segment disease and surgery

Routine and complex cataract surgery, including advanced techniques for traumatic reconstruction, dislocated or malpositioned intraocular lenses

Cornea transplantation (PKP, DALK, DSAEK, DMEK)

Keratorefractive surgery (LASIK, PRK, PTK)

Ocular oncology including conjunctival and iris tumors

Ocular microbiology

Uveitis and anterior segment inflammatory disease

Pediatric cornea and external eye disease

Service To The Discipline/Profession/Interdisciplinary Area(s):

2013 – present
Cornea & External Disease Knowledge Panel (review of international curriculum for trainees and practicing ophthalmologists, American Academy of Ophthalmology

Organization of Conferences, Workshops, Panels, Symposia:

2012
Chair of invited visiting professorship program, “Harris Visiting Professor – Ocular Inflammatory Disease,” Page, MA, Rosenbaum J., Minneapolis, Minnesota

2014
Chair of invited visiting professorship program, “Harris Visiting Professor – Ocular Surface Disease” Page, MA, Holland EJ., Minneapolis, Minnesota

2015
Co-chair of invited visiting professorship program, “Harris Visiting Professor – Infectious Keratitis” Page, MA, Hou, JHH, Tu, E., Minneapolis, Minnesota

2016
Moderator, 1st Donald J Doughman Memorial Grand Rounds, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Ongoing
Instructor, DMEK Surgery Wet Labs for community surgeons, Minnesota Lions Eye Bank

Committee memberships – University of Minnesota:

2012 – present
Officer
Compliance & Risk Management Committee

2015 – present
Member
Physician Engagement Committee

Service to the University/Medical School/Department – University of Minnesota:

2016 – present
Associate Medical Director – Dept of Ophthalmology & Visual Neurosciences

2016 – present
Chair, Fellowship Director Committee – Dept of OVNS

2013 – present
Search committee – Cornea / External Disease Faculty, chair

2013 – present
Clinical Committee – Dept of OVNS, co-chair

2013 – present
Educational Committee – Dept of OVNS

2012 – present
Clinical Competency Committee – Dept of OVNS

2012 – 2014
Epic (electronic medical record) Committee – Dept of OVNS

Service to the University/Medical School/Department – Oregon Health Sciences University:

2010 – 2011
OHSU Graduate Medical Education Committee

Community Education Lectures:

2012
“Structure, Function, and Disease of the Human Eye,” University of Minnesota Mini Medical School, Minneapolis, MN

2012
“Femtosecond Laser Cornea Transplants,” Minnesota Lions Thanksgiving for Vision, Minneapolis, MN